A longtime Penn State Nittany Lion fan got the surprise of his life when he found out he would get to see his favorite team in the Rose Bowl.

Dean Yockey had always wanted to go to the Rose Bowl game in Pasadena, Calif. This year, his beloved Nittany Lions will play in the game, facing off against the University of Southern California Trojans.

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Dean’s wife, Becky, decided she wants to help fulfill her husband's dream. She bought tickets to the annual game, and her husband’s priceless reaction was all caught on camera.

In the video posted to YouTube, Dean is given a box to open. Inside, he finds a bowl filled with roses, along with an envelope. After he puts the pieces together, he becomes overwhelmed with joy.

The heartwarming moment has gone viral, with 600,000 views and a GoFundMe page was set up to help with the family’s extra expenses for the trip.

A few days later, Dean received a surprise phone call from Penn State head football coach James Franklin. Franklin said he had seen the video and wanted to thank Dean for supporting the team.

The coach said the family would be receiving a care package from Penn State as a thank you for the support Dean has given to the school and its football program over the years.